After a 30 minute ride to Clyde my seat cushion was already “not dry”. The two “not wet” spots are a mystery.

With today’s 14.6 mile ride on the trike giving me a total of 1257 miles I’m over the half-way mark toward my goal of 2500 miles.

On the Catrike Speed
To Clyde Depot and back
• Average speed: 14.1 mph
  (would be slow for 2 wheels, not bad for 3)

• Maximum speed: 22.4 mph
  (seems faster riding so close to the ground; a slight down grade helped)

• Avg Heart Rate: 121 bpm
  (In this portion of my training I have been trying to keep my heart rate low)

• Calories: 1023 cal
  (I’ll get this back)

I Vaned (as in “trucked”) the Catrike Speed to the USM station and started riding about 9:11. It was already getting hot and by the time I reached Clyde Depot around 9:45 it was 93 degrees. I had planned on going further but decided not. I’ll start out earlier when I ride Thursday, maybe 7:00 AM. And Wednesday? I’m going to Mobile to set up my sister Jen’s DSL. Don’t anyone tell her how easy that is; I’m expecting a big-hug reward.

We are evaluating the Speed for Jeanne’s use. She rode it Sunday and did fine but I don’t think “it calls out to her”. It is too laid back and she has to hold her head up at an uncomfortable angle. She might could get use to it but the right trike will adjust to her. The seat angle works a little better for me but overall the bike is too small. I’m now thinking we will try other models and eventually sell the Speed. I paid $1400 as I remember and will probably ask $1200. Anyone? I prefer a pick up or delivery rather than shipping.

Look at Jeanne’s legs. They are really firming up.

Scheduled rides are often categorized by their speed and distance difficulties, i.e. Class A through D. These classes are not universal but tend to be similar from club to club. Here is a typical example:

Class A: Difficult
45 to 100+ miles> 18 to 20 mph average on flat terrain
16 to 18 mph average on rolling/hilly terrain
15 to 16 mph average on very hilly terrain

Class B: Advanced
25 to 90 miles 15 to 18 mph average on flat terrain
13 to 16 mph average on rolling/hilly terrain
12 to 14 mph average on very hilly terrain

Class C: Moderate
15 to 75 miles 12 to 15 mph average on flat terrain
10 to 13 mph average on rolling/hilly terrain
9 to 11 mph average on very hilly terrain

Class D: Easy
5 to 20 miles 5 to 9 mph average on easy terrain

I am currently class C, the “smell the flowers” level.

This example from here on the Catrike forum.